The Society for the Advancement of Plein-Air Painting (SAPAP) was founded in Avalon, Catalina Island, CA, in 1996. The purpose of this nonprofit organization is to educate the public in the art of plein-air painting, both its historical roots and the living artists who work in the field, in order to increase appreciation of fine art and also to encourage young artists to enter the field of plein-air painting.

In 2003, SAPAP published the book Enchanted Isle—A History of Plein Air Painting in Santa Catalina Island, which is liberally illustrated with paintings by Signature Members of The Plein-Air Painters of America and their numerous Guest Artists.

For information about the book Enchanted Isle—A History of Plein Air Painting in Catalina Island:
PO Box 2293, Avalon, CA 90704, 310.510.1552.

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